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Default Tape measure deals

On Feb 13, 8:07*pm, Larry Jaques
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On Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:23:04 -0800 (PST), Robatoy









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On Feb 13, 12:19*pm, Stuart wrote:
In article ,
* *Mike Marlow wrote:


Hey All:
I want SAE on both edges of the tape.


SAE?


Society of automotive engineers, what kind of measurement is that?


So... having stopped by the local Ace Hardware to pick up a tape for a
friend, wasn't I surprised to find a basic tape (25' Ace brand) - just
1/16"


Oh! You're talking about feet and inches. You mean /imperial/ units!


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How is old Max, anyway? *What'd you pay for the quantum tape unit?

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